From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.

1 Chronicles 12:32

A couple of weeks ago, I listened to a sermon  that referred to the song, "Does Anyboy Really Know What Time It Is?" by the band, Chicago. Here's an sample of the lyrics-

Does anybody really know what time it is
Does anybody really care
If so I can't imagine why
We've all got time enough to die

People runnin' everywhere
Don't know the way to go
Don't know where I am
Can't see past the next step
Don't have to think past the last mile
Have no time to look around
Just run around, run around and think why

There are many people who are just existing, living day to day and giving little thought to the world we are living in today.  The leaders mentioned in a single verse from 1 Chronicles stand out because of their insight into their days as the "understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take."

How would you describe the times we're living in today?